1. Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
 | Dates: April 22, 2026 with celebrations all month long. Location: Regional festivals throughout California Description: This Earth Day, people of all backgrounds and generations are called to stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of the only home we share. Join us on Saturday, April 18, Earth Day on April 22, and throughout 2026 to lift your voice, take action, and show your love for Planet Earth. When we stand together, our planet has a future. Visit the CalRecycle website for a listing of events and activities taking place in April across California to celebrate Earth Day. |
2. Green Schoolyard Lecture Series
 | Dates: April 2, 2026 Location: Virtual Description: This lecture series, hosted by Green Schoolyards America, discusses emerging topics and provides guidance for creating and stewarding high-quality green schoolyards and schoolyard forests. Sessions feature presentations by subject-area experts including Green Schoolyards America’s staff, along with time for audience Q&A. This month, the presentation is on Schoolyard Cost Model: Comparing Traditional and Green Schoolyard Options. Register HERE. |
3. NAAEE 2026 Call for Presentations
 | Dates: April 10, 2026 deadline for proposals Location: Portland, OR, October 6-9, 2026 Description: Call for Presentations Is Open! Get your creative juices flowing and submit your proposal for NAAEE 2026. We’re looking for compelling sessions that help us look beyond current constraints and explore what can be. Read the details in the Call for Presentations for the Annual Conference or Research Symposium. Proposals are due April 10, 2026. |
4. The Outdoor Learning School & Store Webinar: Learning in the Garden – a Practical Workshop on Starting and Sustaining a School Garden
 | Date: April 14, 2026 Location: Virtual Description: Explore how school gardens can blossom into joyful, accessible learning spaces that nurture literacy, numeracy, science, well-being, and environmental stewardship from Kindergarten through the elementary years. You’ll walk away with adaptable strategies for a wide range of climates and school contexts, plus renewed confidence, fresh inspiration, and ready-to-use ideas to bring your school garden to life. Register HERE (scroll down to bottom of page). |
5. NSTA National Conference. Growing Together: Collective Insights for Lifelong Learning
 | Dates: April 15-18, 2026 Location: Anaheim Description: NSTA brings together science and STEM educators for four days of meaningful learning, collaboration, and growth. Whether you’re sparking curiosity in the classroom, leading professional development, shaping curriculum, or driving innovation across your district, you’ll leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and lasting connections to support your professional journey. Join a vibrant community of educators as we grow together — because lifelong learning begins with collective insight. Visit the NSTA website for more information and registration. |
6. AEOE eeCourse: Climate Literacy
 | Dates: April 15 – June 15, 2026 Location: Virtual Description: This rigorous online course is designed for communicators, educators, and community leaders who want to deepen their understanding of the science behind climate change and evidence-based, equitable solutions needed to address it. Participants will explore how climate systems function, how human actions influence climate, and how climate influences people and other parts of the Earth system. The course combines scientific readings, engaging videos, interactive simulations, systems thinking activities, and data visualizations to support a rich learning experience. While it does not focus on teaching strategies, it provides a strong scientific foundation to support confident, informed engagement with climate education materials. In addition to global climate science, the course incorporates California-based resources and data to ground concepts in real-world examples; while these materials are locally focused, they serve as valuable case studies that offer insights and applications relevant to participants from any region. Click HERE for more information and registration. |
7. CAELI COE Community of Practice
 | Date: April 30, 2026 Location: Virtual Description: The CAELI County Office of Education Community of Practice provides a space for COE staff to connect with each other to share best practices and resources for advancing environmental literacy and sustainability in their county region. This month the topic is Success Stories and Preparing for 2026-2027. Register HERE. |
8. AEOE Annual Conference: Stronger Together
 | Date: May 1-3, 2026 Location: SCICON, Springville, CA Description: Join AEOE for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun at SCICON Outdoor School in Tulare County, the gateway to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks! The conference is held Friday afternoon through Sunday lunch and includes 40+ workshops, an awards ceremony, resource fair, live and silent auction, EE Certification Program presentations, evening entertainment, and more. The featured keynote speaker is Laura Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Restoring C.A.R.E. Lodging and meals are offered onsite starting with dinner on Friday and going through lunch on Sunday. Both camping and cabin dorm accommodations are available for Friday and Saturday night. Register HERE. |